Black coffee calories — 100 ml, serving sizes and calculator
Black coffee has about 2 kcal per 100 ml. A common serving such as 1 small cup is about 3 kcal. Use the calculator below to estimate your own portion.
Black coffee portion calculator
Enter your portion and choose grams, ounces or a common serving. The result scales calories and macros from the per-100 ml estimate.
Use packaged labels or your own recipe total when available. Restaurant and homemade portions can vary a lot.
Estimated total
| Estimated amount | — |
| Protein | — g |
| Carbs | — g |
| Fat | — g |
| Fiber | — g |
| Sugar | — g |
Rounded estimate for everyday tracking.
Black coffee calories by serving size
| Serving | Approx. amount | Approx. calories |
|---|---|---|
| Reference amount | 100 ml | 2 kcal |
| 1 small cup | 150 ml | 3 kcal |
| 1 mug | 250 ml | 5 kcal |
Values are rounded. The biggest source of error is usually portion size, added oil, sauces, sugar, toppings or brand differences.
Black coffee nutrition per 100 ml
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
Can Black coffee fit a weight-loss diet?
Liquid calories can be easy to underestimate. Check the serving size, added sugar and milk or cream because those additions can change the total quickly.
How to track Black coffee accurately
- Use the product label for packaged foods when available.
- For homemade dishes, calculate the full recipe and divide by the number of servings.
- Count extras such as oil, butter, ghee, cheese, mayonnaise, nuts and sugary sauces.
- Use the same bowl, spoon or plate when you want consistent estimates without weighing every meal.
How long to burn off 1 small cup?
For a serving of about 3 kcal, a 70 kg adult might burn a similar amount in roughly:
| Activity | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Easy walking | 1 min |
| Brisk walking | 1 min |
| Running | 1 min |
| Cycling | 1 min |
Exercise burn varies with body weight, speed, incline, fitness level and intensity. Use this as a rough comparison, not a medical or training prescription.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Black coffee?
Black coffee has about 2 kcal per 100 ml. A common serving such as 1 small cup has about 3 kcal.
How many calories are in 100 ml of Black coffee?
There are about 2 kcal in 100 ml of Black coffee.
Is Black coffee good for weight loss?
It can fit a weight-loss plan if the portion fits your daily calorie target. Use the portion calculator on this page to scale the estimate to what you actually ate.
Why is my calorie count different?
Different brands, recipes, cooking methods, water content and serving sizes can change the final calories. For packaged food, prefer the nutrition label.
Data note
EKCal food pages combine standard food-composition references with practical serving estimates. Values are rounded and may differ by variety, brand and preparation. See Sources & Methodology.